US judge blocks Trump from expanding rapid deportation process

Summary

A US judge blocked the Trump administration from significantly expanding the expedited removal process, which allows swift deportation without a court hearing, citing concerns over due process rights.

Key Points
  • A US judge blocked the Trump administration's expansion of the expedited removal procedure for migrants.
  • The procedure had been expanded to apply nationwide and to migrants in the US up to two years.
  • Judge Jia Cobb ruled the expanded use could lead to erroneous deportations without due process.
  • The case was brought by Make The Road New York supporting migrants' rights.
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